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The Steve Harvey Morning ShowPlan your Future: How to plan work strategy when facing uncertainty at your job.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Rebecca Homkes. She is a high-growth strategy specialist and CEO and executive advisor. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A best-selling author, global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of the Active Learning Program with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), leads several fintech accelerators, and...2025-05-0725 min
The Leadership CodeLeading in Uncertainty: with Dr. Rebecca HomkesWhen the ground is shifting beneath your feet, how do you lead with clarity, confidence, and calm?In this episode of The Leadership Code, host Fred Gatty sits down with renowned strategist and author Dr. Rebecca Homkes to tackle one of today’s most pressing leadership challenges: staying focused and effective in a world of constant change.Dr. Homkes—Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Lecturer at London Business School, and author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times—brings her global perspective and deep expertise to the conversation. Together, they explore ho...2025-04-0436 min
The Voice of RetailStrategic Resets for Thriving in Turbulent Times with Dr. Rebecca Homkes (Encore)In this special encore episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a globally recognized high-growth strategy expert and author of the acclaimed book Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. Dr. Homkes, who holds faculty positions at the London Business School and Duke University, shares invaluable insights into how leaders can build resilient and adaptive growth strategies in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.As retailers continue to navigate turbulent times marked by rapid technological shifts, economic uncertainty, and global disruptions, this episode provides the strategic guidance needed to...2025-03-2829 min
Strategy and Leadership PodcastGrowth Strategy in Volatile Times: Interview with Rebecca HomkesIn this episode, Rebecca Homkes, author of "Survive, Reset, Thrive," discusses practical strategies for building a growth strategy in volatile times with host Anthony C. Taylor. The discussion explores proactive survival strategies, the "loop mentality" in strategic planning, building competitive advantages, and the significance of acting on beliefs rather than waiting for facts. Plus, we touch on developing talent for long-term resilience in a rapidly changing environment. Learn how to create a sustainable growth strategy in volatile times in this episode of the SME Strategy Podcast.
Key Takeaways
Must embrace uncertainty as a growth o...2025-02-2617 min
Coaching for LeadersWhere to Start in Survival Mode, with Rebecca HomkesRebecca Homkes: Survive, Reset, Thrive
Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist and CEO and executive advisor. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and Advisor and Faculty at the Boston Consulting Group focused on AI and Climate and Sustainability. She is the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times*.
Uncertainty seems to be more and more the norm. Sometimes, that leads an organization into survival mode. If that’s where you are now, this conversation is the roadmap for what to do next.
Key Points
We de...2025-02-2434 min
Personalization Outbreak#123 : Thriving in Uncertainty - A Blueprint for Breakthrough Growth with Rebecca HomkesKicking off Season 6 of the Personalization Outbreak Podcast with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Rebecca Homkes—high-growth strategy specialist, author of Survive, Reset, Thrive, and business school faculty.In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why uncertainty is the ultimate growth opportunity.✅ How to shift from risk management to value creation.✅ Building a growth mindset to turn challenges into breakthroughs.Start the season strong by learning how to thrive in volatile times. Rebecca’s insights will transform the way you approach strategy!Tune in now and let us know your...2025-01-2934 min
2X eCommerce PodcastThe Playbook for Breakthrough Growth in 2025 → Dr. Rebecca HomkesDr. Rebecca Homkes is a global high-growth strategy expert, lecturer at London Business School, and faculty member at Duke Corporate Education. With a background in economics from LSE, Rebecca advises leadership teams across industries, helping them execute breakthrough growth strategies that navigate uncertainty and deliver transformative results.(00:00) - Dr. Rebecca Homkes
(01:51) - Meet Rebecca Homkes: High Growth Strategy Expert
(04:52) - Understanding Breakthrough Growth
(06:08) - Embracing Uncertainty as a Growth Opportunity
(11:58) - Learning Velocity: The Key to Thriving
(19:02) - AI and Value Creation in 2025
(23:08) - Proactive Survival Strategies
(25:15) - Building a Strong Foundation for Growth
(25:56) - Tracking...2025-01-1346 min
Time to ResetGrowth Mindset Reimagined In Uncertain Times With Dr. Rebecca HomkesIn order to survive the most trying and uncertain times in your life, you must learn how to embrace a growth mindset to unlock new ways to approach every obstacle along your path. In this episode, high-growth strategy specialist Dr. Rebecca Homkes joins Penny Zenker for a dynamic discussion on how leaders should embrace change, challenge assumptions, and adapt strategies for them to continue thriving even in the most volatile environments. She also shares valuable insights from her book Survive, Reset, Thrive and provides practical guidance on navigating uncertainty, resetting priorities, and fostering a growth-driven work culture. Tune in...2025-01-1026 min
SFC Radio PresentsTGFM Rebecca HomkesBrother Greg sits down with Rebecca Homkes - author of Survive, Reset, Thrive - speaks about her book and how to lead breakthrough growth strategies in volatile times.2024-12-1330 min
GBA PodcastGeoHeroes - Mark KramerGeoHeroes - Mark Kramer
About This Episode
In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Mark Kramer, a successful geotechnical engineer and CEO of SME. The conversation explores Kramer's career path, including his childhood experiences and educational background, highlighting the influence of his father and a pivotal college professor. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the geotechnical engineering profession, offering advice to aspiring professionals on building confidence and communication skills. Kramer also shares his perspectives on technological advancements, particularly AI, and its potential impact on the field in the coming decades. Finally, he addresses the issue of...2024-11-2732 min
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #959 – Rebecca Homkes On Growth Strategies In Volatile TimesWelcome to episode #959 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dr. Rebecca Homkes is a high-growth strategy specialist who has dedicated her career to helping CEOs and executive teams navigate growth and uncertainty. As the founder of her own boutique consultancy firm, she advises some of the world's leading organizations on how to thrive in challenging economic landscapes. Rebecca is a Lecturer at the London Business School's Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and an advisor and faculty member at Boston Consulting Group University. Her rich academic background includes directing...2024-11-241h 06
Outthinkers#127—Rebecca Homkes: Mastering Change—The Survive, Reset, Thrive FrameworkRebecca Homkes, is a high-growth strategy expert and CEO and executive advisor. She is a Lecturer at London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Faculty at the Boston Consulting Group focused on AI and Digital Transformation and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of the Active Learning Program with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), leads several fintech accelerators, and serves on the boards of many high-growth companies. Rebe...2024-10-1830 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Survive Reset Thrive With Rebecca Homkes BONUS: Unlocking High-Performance in Agile Organizations, with Rebecca Homkes In this BONUS episode, strategy expert Rebecca Homkes delves into the core themes of her book Survive Reset Thrive: Leading breakthrough growth strategy in volatile times. With a wealth of experience advising CEOs and serving as a Lecturer at London Business School, Rebecca shares practical advice on how leaders can navigate uncertainty, cultivate internal predictability, and create adaptive, high-performing teams. Whether you're in the software industry or any other fast-paced environment, this conversation offers invaluable insights into leading through change and driving sustainable growth. Reframing Our Response...2024-10-1240 min
The Voice of RetailMeet Dr. Rebecca Homkes, author of "Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times"Meet Dr. Rebecca Homkes, who talks about the thinking behind her latest book "Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times," a must-read book that offers a powerful framework for navigating today's volatile business environment. We introduce Rebecca's background and professional journey before delving into the book's central theme: volatility in today's business environment. While it may seem that volatility has always been a part of professional life, she explains why today's uncertainty is unique and why retail leaders should stop relying solely on traditional planning tools. Instead, they should embrace preparation to better adapt t...2024-10-1129 min
School for Startups RadioOctober 9, 2024 – DoD Software Entrepreneur Madina Shaik and Uncertainty Expert Dr. Rebecca HomkesMadina Shaik – Founder of CompQSoft and Makaan Investment Group
Madina Shaik leverages thirty years of entrepreneurial experience and expertise to build success across industries. Rising from his humble beginnings as an immigrant who only had $20 in his pocket, he has become an advocate of financial empowerment. Makaan Investment Group was formed with the goal in mind to acquire value-add multifamily investment opportunities for maximize returns for investors. He has a reputation for being very strategic with business plans, execution, systems, banking relationships, and other industry connections. He enjoys apartment syndicating where they can help families grow their wealt...2024-10-0953 min
Winning Through CultureHigh-Growth Strategies in Volatile Times with Dr. Rebecca HomkesWinning Through Culture welcomes Dr. Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist and author of “Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.” In this episode, Tim Flanagan and Amanda Kramer tap into Dr. Homkes’ expertise on guiding organizations through uncertainty while maintaining a strong, intentional culture. The conversation offers valuable insights for leaders looking to survive and thrive in volatile business environments.
Main topics covered:
The “Survive, Reset, Thrive” model for organizational resilience
Implementing a loop mentality for continuous growth
Achieving aligned speed in decision-making processes
Leveraging culture as a competitive advantage
Leadership strategies for naviga...2024-09-2500 min
Money Making Conversations Master ClassMaking A Difference: How to plan personal and business strategy during an uncertain election, cost of living and market volatility.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Rebecca Homkes. She is a high-growth strategy specialist, best-selling author, executive adviser, and Consultant. Dr. Homkes teaches at two business schools and runs a USA-based LLC SRT Strategy. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A best-selling author, global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of...2024-09-2425 minThe Steve Harvey Morning ShowMaking A Difference: How to plan personal and business strategy during an uncertain election, cost of living and market volatility.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Rebecca Homkes. She is a high-growth strategy specialist, best-selling author, executive adviser, and Consultant. Dr. Homkes teaches at two business schools and runs a USA-based LLC SRT Strategy. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A best-selling author, global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of...2024-09-2425 minStrawberry LetterMaking A Difference: How to plan personal and business strategy during an uncertain election, cost of living and market volatility.Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Rebecca Homkes. She is a high-growth strategy specialist, best-selling author, executive adviser, and Consultant. Dr. Homkes teaches at two business schools and runs a USA-based LLC SRT Strategy. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A best-selling author, global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of...2024-09-2425 min
Growth Think TankGetting to a Place Where You Can Thrive as an Organization with Rebecca HomkesIn this episode, we dive into the strategies for helping your business Thrive as an Organization with Rebecca Homkes, a renowned expert in business growth and strategy. Rebecca shares her insights on how organizations can move from survival mode to truly thriving by creating a clear vision and implementing sustainable growth practices. Learn how to identify the key factors that allow companies to Thrive as an Organization in today’s fast-paced market. Rebecca offers actionable tips on leadership, team alignment, and organizational agility that drive long-term success. Tune in to discover how to ensure your business can not only su...2024-09-1222 min
Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking695: Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times (with Ex McKinsey and LBS lecturer, Dr. Rebecca Homkes)Welcome to an interview with the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, Dr. Rebecca Homkes. How would you stabilize your business to withstand and grow through market shocks, reset your strategy to take account of new realities and thrive through uncertainty? Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for leaders derived from the author's first-hand experience working with executive teams across industries from software, technology, retail, fashion, and construction through to manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of rich real-world experience, the author illustrates how to na...2024-07-1748 min
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving461: Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times (with Ex McKinsey and LBS lecturer, Dr. Rebecca Homkes)Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 461, a follow-up interview with the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, Dr. Rebecca Homkes. How would you stabilize your business to withstand and grow through market shocks, reset your strategy to take account of new realities and thrive through uncertainty? Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for leaders derived from the author's first-hand experience working with executive teams across industries from software, technology, retail, fashion, and construction through to manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of rich real-world experience, the au...2024-07-0149 min
Thinkers & IdeasSurvive, Reset, Thrive with Rebecca HomkesIn Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, Rebecca Homkes guides leaders on how to turn uncertainty into opportunity.Homkes teaches business strategy at the London Business School, is on the faculty of Duke Corporate Education, and consults major companies on strategy. She has developed a framework for leading through uncertainty based on three principles: setting up the firm for continuity through shocks (survive), making strategic choices for growth as the situation changes (reset), and ensuring implementation of the new business model (thrive).Together with Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson...2024-06-2531 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc422. Reframing Uncertainty as Opportunity with Rebecca HomkesBusiness leaders face uncertainty everyday, it’s unavoidable. But one of the most important things leaders can do to help their companies thrive is to confront uncertainty and reframe it as an opportunity for growth. Rebecca Homkes is a lecturer at London Business School’s Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, a faculty member at Duke Corporate Executive Education, and the author of the book, Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.Rebecca and Greg discuss her three steps for growth strategy and how the pandemic shaped these ideas, the significance of utilizing uncer...2024-05-1752 min
We Are Human LeadersSurvive, Reset, Thrive: Wise Strategy for Sustainable Success with Dr Rebecca HomkesWhat does it take to not only survive in business during volatile and uncertain times, which let’s face are almost constant conditions in our modern world, but actually thrive?In this conversation we’re unpacking the incredible research from Dr Rebecca Homkes, author of Survive, Reset and Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.Rebecca’s work will have even the most experienced business strategists rethinking strategy and execution during volatility. Her SRT framework, an interconnected loop, gives businesses a new model to continue growth even through the most uncert...2024-04-3036 minCase Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking662: Ex McKinsey and LBS lecturer, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, on high growth strategyWelcome to an interview with the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, Dr. Rebecca Homkes. Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for leaders derived from the author's first-hand experience working with executive teams across industries from software, technology, retail, fashion, and construction through to manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of rich real-world experience, the author illustrates how to navigate the most complex strategic situations with a simple, executable approach. Rebecca Homkes explains how proactively to stabilize your business to withstand and grow through market shocks, reset your strategy to take account of ne...2024-03-2051 min
The Weekly Take from CBREI Made it Through the Rain: Thriving in economic uncertaintyGrowth strategist Rebecca Homkes delivers insights and ideas for companies navigating a challenging economic landscape. With wit and real-world examples, she challenges leaders to think of uncertainty as a neutral and temporary state – and where that line of thinking can lead.Insights to Share: · Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for fortifying companies through times of change and challenge.· Market uncertainty is neither good nor bad. It is a neutral fact to be dealt with.· Companies who are willing to think creativelyare more likely to emerge from challenges successfu2024-03-1137 minThe Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving427: Ex McKinsey and LBS lecturer, Dr. Rebecca Homkes, on high growth strategyWelcome to Strategy Skills episode 427, an interview with the author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times, Dr. Rebecca Homkes. Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for leaders derived from the author's first-hand experience working with executive teams across industries from software, technology, retail, fashion, and construction through to manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of rich real-world experience, the author illustrates how to navigate the most complex strategic situations with a simple, executable approach. Rebecca Homkes explains how proactively to stabilize your business to withstand and grow through market shocks, reset your strategy to...2024-02-2853 min
The Greatness Machine261 | Rebecca Homkes | Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile TimesWhat can businesses do to not just survive, but thrive in today’s volatile market?Today’s market is highly volatile, and the winning formula is having not just staying afloat but rather growing in uncertain times. Businesses can achieve this by adopting a proactive and adaptable mindset. Rather than seeking stability in an inherently unpredictable environment, companies must embrace change as a constant and prepare to be able to respond quickly to changing market conditions.Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist, sheds light on some basic principles and acti...2024-02-211h 05
DisrupTVGrowth Strategies and Leadership | Tim Eun, Jerry Colonna, Rebecca HomkesThis week on episode 353 we interviewed Tim Eun, CEO & founder of Socratics.ai , Jerry Colonna, Author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong and Rebecca Homkes, Author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times.
Tim shared how he built SocraticsAI and the role AI plays in the financial world, while Jerry touched on his new book, Reunion, and explained what the ‘Reunion’ process is and how acknowledging our ancestral history can make us better leaders. Rebecca discussed her new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive, and explained what the Survive, Reset, Thrive loop is and shared how busi...2024-02-161h 01
The Weekly Take from CBREBuilding a Mystery: Construction Amid Uncertainty and InflationInflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, rising energy prices and stricter regulations are changing the game for the construction industry. CNY Group’s Ken Colao and strategist Dr. Rebecca Homkes discuss the best approaches to managing projects through uncertainty.2022-07-2636 min
The Graham Robins PodcastRebecca Homkes - Survive, Reset, Thrive - Why Downturns Are A Great Time To GrowAre you a real entrepreneur? Then this economic downturn should be the most thrilling challenge you’ve taken on in years! At least, that’s what Rebecca Homkes — Director & Partner at GrowthX Corporate and lecturer at London Business School — thinks. In this episode, Graham and Rebecca chat about: - The 3-part framework entrepreneurs need to implement in the wake of the pandemic - How to re-energize your company and reengage your employees - Why it’s so crucial to build an organization that can adapt quickly - The key to leveraging idea generation You can find this interview, and many more, by s...2020-06-291h 03
Leader DialogueLEADER DIALOGUE: Clarifying Strategy Execution Failure Modes & Myths with CHIME – Deep DiveOn this follow-up deep dive episode of “Leader Dialogue“, CHIME CEO Russ Branzell again joins Ben, Jennifer and Duffie to discuss the two common Strategy Execution failure modes resulting from five (5) commonly held strategy execution myths. (Adapted from the research of: Donald Sull, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Rebecca Homkes fellow at the […]
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